2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · X2 SMC
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 48,131 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X2 SMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 48,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X2 SMC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (X2 SMC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X2 SMC Mileage History
- 30/06/202230,167 mi
- 30/06/202230,167 mi
- 07/07/202336,993 mi+6,826 mi
- 08/07/202443,077 mi+6,084 mi
- 27/06/202548,131 mi+5,054 mi
Average of roughly 6,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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